While many people tend to think the Detroit Lions are going to target a corner with one of their first two picks in the 2023 NFL Draft, another possibility exists where the team goes in a different direction.

There are a lot of players in the first round that could become immediate starters for the Lions at defensive line, pass rusher, linebacker, tight end, and even running back.

Should the team look at some of these positions with their first picks? Probably not. Still, there are more needs than just corner, and the Lions could talk themselves into passing on the position in the first round if they fall in love with another option after pick 18.

Perhaps that is why the Lions are keeping their options open with Mississippi State corner Emmanuel Forbes.

Miss State CB Emmanuel Forbes is visiting the Detroit Lions pic.twitter.com/iGsUckE4XH

— Josh Norris (@JoshNorris) April 18, 2023

Forbes is one of the most talented corners in this draft that most fans haven't heard of.

If his 4.35 40-yard dash and ridiculous athletic ability weren't enough to turn heads, Forbes is also one of the most productive corners in college football with 14 career interceptions and 20 passes defended during his three-year career.

Forbes jumped onto the map as a freshman with an impressive five interceptions and was able to close out his career at Mississippi State with six. 

Did anyone also mention that Forbes also had six career touchdowns at State as a defensive player? 

The numbers across the board are remarkable and point towards a player that has done everything right to find success in the NFL, especially when there is strong correlation between productive college corners and productive NFL corners.

While the young defender could certainly afford to refine his game in some areas and put on some weight, Forbes would still be a heck of a steal for the Lions if they could find a way to land him without using one of their first two picks.

This is a good meeting for the Lions to lean on as they weigh their decisions.